hi guys, im currently looking for a Notebook capable of running multimedia setup for my freind's church. it needs to be fast powerful and functional while still being cost effective case and point no more then $1200 after taxes programs ect... It need's to be able to run a Projector and sound for an audience and if needed run videos and stuff trhough the projector. i would hope for it to be comparible to a Apple G4 assembly but not for a G4's big price. Ive built many computers before but with Laptops thats outta my feild other then basic hardware choices and capabilities im lost on the notebook front. So more then anything i understand the hardware in them and thats it.any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks

Go to http://www.dell.com  
select what laptop you want, upgrade the chip to a core2 T7200 at least.
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   SYSTEM COMPONENTS
   HERE IS A SAMPLE I BUILT FOR YOU.
 Inspiron E1705  Qty      1    
   Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T7200 (4MB Cache/2.00GHz/667MHz FSB), Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005  Unit Price     $1,503.00    
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Catalog Number:   29 E1705S1
 Module   Description  Show Details
Inspiron E1705  Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T7200 (4MB Cache/2.00GHz/667MHz FSB)
 
Operating System  Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
LCD Panel  17 inch Wide Screen XGA+ Display
 
Memory  1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz
 
Video Card  256MB ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X1400 HyperMemory
 
Hard Drive  100GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
 
Network Card  Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
 
Adobe Software  Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 7.0
 
Combo or DVD+RW Drive  24X CD Burner/DVD Combo Drive
 
Sound Options  Integrated Audio
 
Wireless Networking Cards  Wireless Card Only: Dell Wireless 1390b/g (54Mbps)
 
Office Software (not included in Windows XP)  No productivity suite- Includes Microsoft Works 8. DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORD
Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed)  No Security Subscription
Primary Battery  53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Hardware Warranty  1Yr Ltd Warranty, 1Yr Mail-In Service, and 1Yr HW Warranty Support
Dial-Up Internet Access  6 Months of America Online Membership Included
Miscellaneous  Award Winning Service and Support
Dell Digital Entertainment  Starter pack- Basic and trial products from Corel and Yahoo
Processor Branding  Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
 
TOTAL:$1,203.00
 
 
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nice setup, thanks alot, now i just gotta check the competition

 
I have already checked them for you, trust me. However, if you find a 17" with a core2 T7200(4megs level2) + for cheaper, Please let me know.
Thanks